by admin | Jul 20, 2017 | Central Bank, Individuals, Institutions
Summary Economic expansion strengthening (unchanged) and broadening (changed) Private consumption continues to be supported by employment gains and household wealth (unchanged) Risk to growth outlook balanced (unchanged) Missing stronger inflation dynamics and...
by admin | Jun 14, 2017 | FOMC, Individuals, Institutions
Summary Economic activity expanded moderately (slight positive) Labor market continues to strengthen (no change) Household spending continues to rise moderately (positive) Business fixed investment firmed (no change) Inflation has declined (negative change) Near term...
by admin | Jun 8, 2017 | Central Bank, Individuals, Institutions
Summary • Expects to maintain the current interest rate levels and not lower (changed) • Continue current low interest rates for an extended period of time and well pass the horizon for asset purchases (unchanged) • Stronger momentum for euro area economy (instead of...
by admin | May 4, 2017 | FOMC, Individuals, Institutions
Summary Economic activity slowed but expect this to be transitory (change) Labor market continues to strengthen with unemployment rate declining (no change) Household spending rose modestly (no change) Business fixed investment firmed (nochange) Inflation has...
by admin | Mar 16, 2017 | FOMC, Individuals, Institutions
According to Chair Yellen’s March 15, 2017, press conference opening statement[1], a modest increase in the federal funds rate is appropriate due to: the economy’s solid progress toward FOMC’s goals of maximum employment and price stability and a delayed scale back of...